Welcome Kit for new researchers

What is digital identity? Find out how to create an ORCID identifier and open a Google Scholar profile to increase the visibility of your publications.

Access the Investigator Portal (GIR) to report your research activity.

Learn how to search for information, spot fake news, cite correctly and much more.

It displays the quality and impact of the scientific production of the UOC research staff, the study areas and the research groups.

Learn how to sign your publications to facilitate their visibility and recovery: use of hyphens in surnames, language, ORCID, social networks and institutional affiliation.

Learn about open access publishing strategies, what are their benefits, their legal framework and much more.

Save time locating and using the bibliographic references of your research with this tool.

Find out how you can request the documents you need for your research.

Learn how to address gender, open access, ethics and integrity issues in research responsibly.

Apply inclusive and non-sexist terminology in the development of your research activity based on the recommendations that we offer you.

This guide is aimed explicitly at the UOC teaching and research staff and addresses the communication needs that may arise during the course of research activities.